District III Report - 2009/09

September 2009 165
ON SATURDAY, May 30, and Sunday,
May 31, the Jackson County Aeromodelers
of Cottageville, West Virginia, held a fly-in
entitled Wings Over West Virginia. The
event was held at the airport in Millwood,
West Virginia, which was an excellent venue.
This fly-in was the brainchild of Chuck
Westfall, who is really making a name for
modeling events in West Virginia. Several
food and hobby vendors were on hand to help
make it a success and Sunday morning
included a worship service for those desiring
to attend.
Although not a competitive flying event,
trophies were awarded in several categories
including best 3-D airplane, best sport model,
best helicopter, best military, and best of
show. The awards were voted on by the fullscale
pilots’ club of the airport.
This was the first event of its kind in the
Ravenswood area and attendance exceeded
Chuck’s expectations with a large static
display Saturday and large spectator and pilot
turnout both days. The full-scale airport
provided the facilities and the models used
the taxiway as the runway, which was more
than adequate.
Chuck is already planning next year’s flyin,
which he says will be bigger and better.
After seeing this event, I believe he will make
it happen.
Thanks, Chuck, for growing model
aviation in West Virginia. Thanks to Mark
Radcliff who provided the report.
Another beauty from Lewis Patton.
Wayne Mason’s outstanding electric Apachee
helicopter.
Lewis Patton and Wayne Mason won trophies
for their amazing models.
On May 30, 2009, the Buc-Le
Aerosportsmen of Quakertown,
Pennsylvania, held its annual Family Fly after
advertising extensively in the local
newspapers. The purpose is to invite the
nearby residents to visit the field, fly on a
simulator, and experience flying an RC
airplane with a qualified instructor on a
buddy box.
All participants received a certificate of
initial student pilot status and a pair of cadet
wings. Prizes were awarded, which included
items donated from local hobby shops, a oneyear
membership to Buc-Le Aerosportsmen,
and rides in a full-scale airplane at the
Quakertown airport.
Because of the experience, a few of the
participants joined the club on the spot and
took AMA applications to be mailed in later.
This is a great and fun way to recruit new
members. Kudos to the Buc-Le members
who participated for a job well done.
Associate Vice President Ken Karpenski
provided the Buc-Le report.
Kayla Olszyk of
W a r r i n g t o n ,
P e n n s y l v a n i a ,
experiences the sweet
taste of success while
flying with instructor
Vince Caruso.
E t h a n
Lajeunesse of
Pennsburg,
Pennsylvania,
flies on the
buddy box.
Helen Finch and Connor Bade get their
certificates from Travis Moyer, Buc-Le
president.
The hard-working members of the Buc-Le
Aerosportsmen. Great job, guys!
District III
Bob Brown, District III Vice President; [email protected]
Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia
Bob Brown
Vice President
35 Sanford St.
Bradford PA 16701
Tel.: (814) 368-7655
www.amadistrictiii.org
Associate Vice
Presidents
Randy Adams, Fairfield
OH; (513) 858-3154;
[email protected]
Mike Barbee, Delaware OH;
(740) 362-5545;
[email protected]
Jeff Black, New Oxford PA; (717)
965-5634; [email protected]
Dave Brown, Hamilton OH;
(513) 738-1576; dbrown@
dbproducts.com
David H. Ellis, Cross Lanes WV;
(304) 776-1408;
[email protected]
Nelson Gould, Macungie PA;
(610) 395-9159; [email protected]
Ken Karpinski, Philadelphia PA;
(267) 474-3575;
[email protected]
Dan Luchaco, Sayre PA;
(570) 888-1856;
[email protected]
Jim Martin, Franklin OH;
(937) 260-0143;
[email protected]
Mark Radcliff, Saint Marys WV;
(304) 684-2133;
[email protected]
Leo Rodriguez, New Stanton PA;
(724) 925-0159;
[email protected]
Matthew Turowski, Drums PA;
(570) 788-0661;
[email protected]
Joseph S. Vislay, Monclova OH
(419) 878-8843;
[email protected]
Frequency Coordinator:
Ron Morgan, Scotland PA;
(717) 264-7425;
[email protected]
District III Volunteers